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Queer Law Watch

Covers cases of importance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. By Christopher Goeken.

http://queerlawwatch.blogspot.com/

Feb 22
Married Same-Sex Couples Need Not Be Pre-certified to Adopt Spouse's Child

Married Same-Sex Couples Need Not Be Pre-certified to Adopt Spouse's Child

A Monroe County Family Court Judge has ruled that married same-sex couples should be treated like their heterosexual counterparts when one parent wants to adopt the child of the other. Usually, same-sex couples needed to submit to an…
Jan 27
Guidance for NY Same-Sex Couple

Guidance for NY Same-Sex Couple

Several advocacy groups have released guidance on how New York State will treat same-sex couples who married out of state. It's available here.
Nov 5
Our Long National Nightmare is Finally Coming to an End

Our Long National Nightmare is Finally Coming to an End

So many more bloggers more eloquent than I will write about the victory. All I can add is that I am very hopeful that Obama can start to address the big issues in a way that hasn't been done in a generation.

Rank this Week: 2718

Religion Clause

By University of Toledo College of Law Professor Howard M. Friedman.

http://religionclause.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Obama Sends Senate The Nomination of New Ambassador To Holy See

Obama Sends Senate The Nomination of New Ambassador To Holy See

Yesterday President Obama sent to the United States Senate the nomination of Kenneth Francis Hackett to be U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. (White House announcement.) As reported last week by Religion News Service, the nomination of…
Jun 18
Hearing Officer Says Christian Pregnancy Center Is Eligible In Government Loan Program

Hearing Officer Says Christian Pregnancy Center Is Eligible In Government Loan Program

In a case on remand from a federal district court (see prior posting), a hearing officer in the Department of Agriculture's National Appeals Division held that the Department of Agriculture was wrong in denying a Christian pregnancy resource…
Jun 18
In Important Decision, New Hampshire Court Invalidates Tax Credit Scholarships To Sectarian School

In Important Decision, New Hampshire Court Invalidates Tax Credit Scholarships To Sectarian School

In Duncan v. State of New Hampshire, (NH Super. Ct., June 17, 2013), a New Hampshire trial court judge in a precedent-setting 45-page opinion held that New Hampshire's Education Tax Credit program violates the state constitution's ban on…

Rank this Week: 89

Religious Law Blog

Covers religious law and liberty issues affecting churches, ministries, and individuals. By Telios Law PLLC.

http://www.telioslaw.com/religious-law-blog-posts

May 23
Local Government and Legislative Prayer--Can They Pray or Not?

Local Government and Legislative Prayer--Can They Pray or Not?

Two recent decisions on invocational prayer before local government Board meetings, filed in March of 2013, came out in opposite directions, but give some insight into the legal principles involved in determining whether Boards can properly…
May 6
How Far Does Clergy Confidentiality Go Under Common Law? Part 2

How Far Does Clergy Confidentiality Go Under Common Law? Part 2

Previously, we discussed the magistrate judge’s decision in United States v. Dillard, which held that communications between a lay spiritual counselor and a prisoner were not privileged. Angel Dillard appealed that decision to the…
Apr 22
You Gave the Church Away?

You Gave the Church Away?

You hate to see a case with a caption like God’s Hope Builders, Inc. v. Mount Zion Baptist Church, since it seems unlikely the lawsuit is what God would have hoped for. The Georgia Court of Appeals, on March 28, 2013, remanded this case…

Rank this Week: 1236

Reproductive Rights Prof Blog

Covers abortion, contraception, pregnancy and fetal rights. By CUNY School of Law Professor Caitlin E. Borgmann.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/

Jun 16
Newsday Editorial Urges Vote on New York Women's Equality Act

Newsday Editorial Urges Vote on New York Women's Equality Act

Newsday (editorial): GOP in Albany should allow a vote on abortion bill: The Republican lawmakers of New York once understood that leadership meant facing the most controversial, emotional issues of the times. The issues that so directly…
Jun 16
Evangelicals Urge GOP To Be More Aggressive On Abortion

Evangelicals Urge GOP To Be More Aggressive On Abortion

Politico: Evangelicals to GOP: Don't betray us on abortion, by James Hohmann: After Todd Akin last year and Trent Franks last week, abortion is the last topic many national Republicans want the political conversation to focus on. Yet social…
Jun 16
Reflections on a "Different Kind of Fatherhood"

Reflections on a "Different Kind of Fatherhood"

The New York Times - Well blog: A Different Kind of Fatherhood, by David Tuller: I came out long before gay men yearned for weddings, much less baby showers. In 1979, when I was 22, New York offered young men...

Rank this Week: 164

Resist Racism

Discusses racism in society and the justice system.

http://resistracism.wordpress.com/

Jun 2
Seeking Asian Female

Seeking Asian Female

Isn't everybody? Continue reading »
May 21
The American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Bogg

The American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Bogg

At the LA Film Festival June 16 and 17. Continue reading »
May 16
Ain’t it always the way

Ain’t it always the way

The big scary black man and eleven of his friends, out to rob a little lady at noon on Michigan Avenue. Continue reading »

Rank this Week: 4920

Rock the Boat

Musings about the law, especially recent decisions, proposed legislation, employment law, and legal angles on feminism and animal rights. By Piper Hoffman.

http://piperhoffman.com

Aug 21
Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Proving that humans are somehow “better” than non-human animals is a priority for some, including philosophy professor Richard Polt.
Aug 7
What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

Pigeons are watching you, and they don’t forget a face. A new study shows that pigeons can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar human faces, according
Aug 2
NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

Originally published on Care2.

Rank this Week: 4857

Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blawg

Covers racial and sexual harassment and education law. By Law Offices of Joshua Friedman.

http://www.sexualharassmentlawyerblawg.com/

Jan 2
New York Athletic Club Tried to keep Testimony about Sexual Harassment and Racial Slurs Secret

New York Athletic Club Tried to keep Testimony about Sexual Harassment and Racial Slurs Secret

During the Civil Rights Movement advocates used a combination of lawsuits, sit ins, protest marches, and boycotts, to fight institutional racism. Newspaper reporting of these protests played an important role in changing public opinion, which…
Dec 25
In Our Little Town...Discrimination

In Our Little Town...Discrimination

My town has wonderful open-minded people and great schools. It's, a lovely community. So, the fact that young, African-American woman, had to bring a lawsuit against a local restaurant for employment discrimination, tells you that racial…
Nov 29
Landlord Settles Suit over Sex Offender Super for $2 million

Landlord Settles Suit over Sex Offender Super for $2 million

As the NY Post reported, Stanley Katz, the "Upper West Side landlord who knowingly employed a child rapist as his building super will cough up $2 million to settle . . ." this sexual harassment lawsuit. Law Offices of Joshua Friedman…

Rank this Week: 4432

Sexual Orientation and the Law…

Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

By Professors Sara R. Benson and William B. Turner.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/lgbtlaw/

Jan 28
About Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

About Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

The Law Professor Blogs Network has ceased publication of this blog.
Oct 25
Feminist Legal Theory

Feminist Legal Theory

Feminist Legal Theory Collaborative Research Network Law and Society Association Annual Meeting, June 5-8, 2011 Invitation and Call for Papers Dear friends and colleagues, As many of you know, the Feminist Legal Theory Collaborative Research…
Jun 29
Obama and same-sex marriage: the lawyerly straddle continue

Obama and same-sex marriage: the lawyerly straddle continue

Republished from the University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog. President Obama's remarks last week to a gay/lesbian fundraising event must have disappointed his supporters who have grown tired of straddling and rhetorical games on the…

Rank this Week: 3065

Special Education Law Blog

Discusses special education law topics. By Jim Gerl.

http://specialeducationlawblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Bullying of Kids With Disabilities - Part IV

Bullying of Kids With Disabilities - Part IV

Some guys doing intimidation in Instituto Regional Federico Errázuriz, Santa Cruz, Chile (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Bullying remains the hottest of hot button issues in special education law. In the first installment, I…
Jun 12
Dueling Children Left Behind? Major Parties Offer Different ESEA Reauthorization Bill

Dueling Children Left Behind? Major Parties Offer Different ESEA Reauthorization Bill

English: President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, better known as The Artist…
Jun 5
Bullying of Kids With Disabilities - Part III

Bullying of Kids With Disabilities - Part III

Some states in the United States have implemented laws to address school bullying. Law prohibits bullying of students based on sexual orientation and gender identity Law prohibits bullying of students based on sexual orientation only School…

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Sui Generis--a New York law blog

Offers commentary on civil rights issues, recent decisions and other areas of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners. By Nicole L. Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/suigeneris/

Jun 18
Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence

Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence

This week's Daily Record column is entitled "Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence." A pdf of the article can be found here and my past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Lawyers: Use your head when…
Jun 14
Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practice

Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practice

This week's Daily Record column is entitled "Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practices." A pdf of the article can be found here and my past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Virginia ethics committee rules on…
Jun 13
FREE Webinar: Solo & Small Firms -10 Ethics Red Flags You Need To Know

FREE Webinar: Solo & Small Firms -10 Ethics Red Flags You Need To Know

(Photo credit: rvw) Signup for a free webinar, hosted by MyCase, on June 27th, 2013 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT. At the webinar, Carolyn Elefant and I will discuss the top ten ethical red flags your firm should consider when taking on new…

Rank this Week: 1805

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press…

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press Center

Covers border issues, disaster relief, immigration and housing.

http://trla.wordpress.com

Jun 14
KRGV – Workers File Complaint against La Feria Farm

KRGV – Workers File Complaint against La Feria Farm

Some farm workers say their supervisor was picking their pockets while they were picking crops. The problems were revealed when workers at Ed Bauer Farms in La Feria blew the whistle on their crew leader, Jose Sauceda. To read the ……
Jun 13
El Nuevo Heraldo – Autoridades y activistas se unen para proteger a trabajadore

El Nuevo Heraldo – Autoridades y activistas se unen para proteger a trabajadore

Con la intención de trabajar para proteger del robo de sueldos y velar por los derechos de los trabajadores y familias, líderes comunitarios locales anunciaron este miércoles una alianza entre organizaciones comunitarias…
Jun 13
Fox Rio 2 – Valley Employees Victims of Wage Theft

Fox Rio 2 – Valley Employees Victims of Wage Theft

Wage theft is the act of an employer not paying wages owed to an employee for work done or services rendered, and until recently it was considered a civil matter whenever there was a dispute regarding wages. A state law … Continue…

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the 13th juror

Offers comments on social justice issues, news and court decisions. By Florida A&M College of Law Professor Jacqueline Dowd.

http://jackiedowd.blogspot.com/

Jun 9
Why aren't we ashamed of ourselves yet?

Why aren't we ashamed of ourselves yet?
May 28
Kerry, if you’re out there, come home

Kerry, if you’re out there, come home

Virginia Fisher Murdoch, who lives in Florida, searches for her brother Kerry Fisher, whom she believes is homeless in Las Vegas. Virginia “Jenny” Fisher Murdoch had a dream a few months ago that her brother is alive. The…
May 28
The real numbers: half of America in poverty -- and it's creeping upward

The real numbers: half of America in poverty -- and it's creeping upward

The Census Bureau has reported that one in six Americans live in poverty. A shocking figure. But it's actually much worse.Almost half of Americans had no assets in 2009, and it's even worse three years later. Putting it in…

Rank this Week: 2881

The Gay Law Report

Provides insight and analysis about LGBT laws and related news, including laws about gay marriage, gay rights, and domestic partnerships. By Gideon Alper.

http://us.oyez.org/audio/rss

Jan 14
Current Gay Military Legal Issue

Current Gay Military Legal Issue

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the law prohibiting service men and women from being open about their sexuality, was repealed in September. As a result, gay and lesbian members of our military have been able to serve openly and freely.…
Jan 2
Adoption Tax Credit Made Permanent with Fiscal Cliff Deal

Adoption Tax Credit Made Permanent with Fiscal Cliff Deal

Good news, everyone. As part of the fiscal cliff deal negotiated over the New Years holiday, the Adoption Tax Credit was made permanent. While the adoption tax credit helps anyone adopting a child, it’s particularly helpful for those…
Nov 26
Vermont: Another place that does out of state gay divorce

Vermont: Another place that does out of state gay divorce

Long-time readers of my blog know that I’ve always been hesitant to recommend couples go out of state to get married. The issue isn’t the marriage itself (which legally often does nothing), but the difficulty in getting divorced.…

Rank this Week: 4922

The Happy Feminist

Thoughts of a 30-something, married, Unitarian, dog-loving attorney.

http://happyfeminist.typepad.com/happyfeminist/

Apr 11
STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

Obviously, it is still taking me some time to work out my blog-life balance. At the moment, I am on vacation in sunny Los Angeles for my annual visit to my grandmother. Last week was torture as I frantically tried to tie up numerous loose…
Apr 2
POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

People are wont to comment that women hold incredible power by virtue of our sexual desirability to men -- and that somehow we feminists just don't appreciate it or that we want to diminish that power. This is a silly view. One can…
Mar 30
FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

OK, I am feeling frivolous and it's Friday afternoon. What better to do than tear down some MSN relationship advice, an art form invented by Amanda Marcotte (the tearing down I mean)? I am not going to do any fisking (I have to get back…

Rank this Week: 2551

The Niqabi Paralegal

Covers legal issues facing Muslims in the United States.

http://www.niqabiparalegal.com/

Aug 17
Another key victory for victims of domestic violence

Another key victory for victims of domestic violence

Obama Administration Extends Asylum for Domestic Violence Victims: A Mexican woman with a history of domestic violence at the hands of her common-law husband was granted asylum by the Obama administration in a groundbreaking case that holds…
Sep 20
at long last

at long last

A little over three years ago, I wrote:
Oct 22
Face veils in court

Face veils in court

Some more general issues relating to niqab (the face veil) are discussed here. But this story brings up the question of wearing niqab in court:

Rank this Week: 1313

The Polar Digress

Covers feminism in Alaska, Alaskan and general family law policy, child and parent-raising, and the meaning of life.

http://thepolardigress.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
HuffPo's Divorce Section:

HuffPo's Divorce Section:

HuffPo's Divorce Section: No Room for Reason on Domestic Violence?
Mar 31
2 Boy

2 Boy

2 Boys Found Dead; Mom Rips the Courts - March 31, 2009 - Illinois(Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune article:)
Dec 15
Mad Magazine's "Clueless"

Mad Magazine's "Clueless"

Mad Magazine's "Clueless" Game

Rank this Week: 977

The Shout

Covers wiretaps, privacy, copyright, and free speech. By Jennifer Granick.

http://www.granick.com/blog

Oct 30
Granick Slate Card: November 6, 2012 Election

Granick Slate Card: November 6, 2012 Election

GRANICK SLATE CARD NATIONAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2012 Friends, Romans, Republicans:
Jul 24
Catching Up

Catching Up

Unfortunately, I haven’t been keeping this site up to date as I’ve been blogging on the Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society site. To that end, here are my most recent posts: The Unintended Consequences of CISPA New…
Apr 23
BCPO Raffle

BCPO Raffle

Contact me if you want tickets for this worthy cause! BCPO Raffle 2012 Flyer

Rank this Week: 2482

The Shriver Brief

Covers economic security and opportunity, health care justice, housing justice and legal aid. By the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

http://www.theshriverbrief.org

Jun 14
Clinton Global Initiative Announces Woodstock Institute CGI Commitment to Action

Clinton Global Initiative Announces Woodstock Institute CGI Commitment to Action

Today at its annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, Woodstock Institute announced its “Commitment to Action,” which will further its work to strengthen retirement security. CGI is an initiative of…
Jun 11
Don't Let it Get Worse: Wealth Inequality

Don't Let it Get Worse: Wealth Inequality

A new report by the Pew Research Center illustrates the worsening wealth inequality in the U.S. According to the report, during the first two years of the nation’s recovery (2009-2011) the net worth of the top 7% of households rose 28%,…
Jun 6
An Asset Building Agenda for the State

An Asset Building Agenda for the State

How are states working to promote asset building among their residents? A recent paper I wrote for The New America Foundation, “An Assets Agenda for the States,” highlights state asset building trends during 2012 in four policy…

Rank this Week: 3703

The Social Report

Covers issues of race, gender, and class, as well as how government and politics affect society.

http://thesocialreport.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
The Unhappiness of Jack Bauer

The Unhappiness of Jack Bauer

Not long ago “Hustle,” a BBC television series, was taken to task by a reviewer in the New York Times. She faulted it for presenting a fantastic image of contemporary London. It was too affluent to be believable, she thought, in light of…
Nov 26
Who cares about politics?

Who cares about politics?

Last month, the New York Times published an article on the presidential candidates' clothing – not what they're wearing (although that's been analyzed too) but what they're selling. Mostly, candidates sell themselves, but they're also…
Oct 30
Blackwater Blues: Vigilantes in Iraq

Blackwater Blues: Vigilantes in Iraq

The use by Coalition forces in Iraq of what essentially amount to irregular forces (contract companies, outsourcing agencies) adds a further dimension to an already spiralling conflict. In Iraq, citizens face the prospect of kidnap and…

Rank this Week: 2455

The Wall of Separation

Covers 1st Amendment issues regarding the separation of Church and State. From Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

http://blog.au.org

Dec 21
Bad Defense Maneuver: Military Spending Bill Provision Could Foster Religiously Based Discrimination

Bad Defense Maneuver: Military Spending Bill Provision Could Foster Religiously Based Discrimination

Simon BrownWall of Separation It seems that closed-door negotiations between the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have produced a defense spending bill with a provision that could allow for discrimination against gays, lesbians…
Dec 20
Measure Of Justice: Remembering The Battle Over Robert Bork

Measure Of Justice: Remembering The Battle Over Robert Bork

Rob BostonWall of Separation I know it’s not considered polite to speak ill of the dead, but I’m going to bend that rule today to comment on Robert H. Bork, the former federal appeals court judge and failed Supreme Court candidate…
Dec 19
Curriculum Cleanup: Louisiana Parish Bars Creationism From Public School

Curriculum Cleanup: Louisiana Parish Bars Creationism From Public School

Simon BrownWall of Separation Louisiana officials have often been far from favorable when it comes to church-state separation, so today we are particularly happy to salute school officials in Orleans Parish for doing the right thing. This…

Rank this Week: 2348

The Wretched of the Earth

Covers issues affecting the poor and indigent.

http://thewretchedoftheearth.blogspot.com

Mar 29
Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

I reported earlier about proposed legislation that would require both prosecutors and defense lawyers to provide discovery in advance of trial in criminal cases. Well, now the bill is going in a surprising direction and the changes have even…
Mar 19
More Bad Bills at the Lege

More Bad Bills at the Lege

It continues to shock me when the legislature churns out truly stupid, short-sighted legislation. HB's 23 & 133 are great examples. See my website for more.
Mar 18
Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Wow, this is a dumb bill being kicked around the Lege this year. Check it out.

Rank this Week: 2359

Timely Objections

Covers education law and civil rights. By R. Tamara de Silva.

http://www.timelyobjections.com/

Apr 13
Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice

Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice

Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice By R. Tamara de Silva April 13, 2013 Dr. Kermit Gosnell's…
Mar 27
Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I

Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I

Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality -Part I By R Tamara de Silva March 27, 2013 The Supreme Court has not delved into marriage lightly, tending to defer to…
Mar 5
The President as Executioner

The President as Executioner

The President As Executioner; the Unconstitutionality of Targeted Killings of Americans on American Soil By R. Tamara de Silva March 6, 2013 In the 2004 decision of Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, the Supreme Court…

Rank this Week: 3993

Transgender Workplace Diversity

Covers law and policy news around transgendered employees in the workplace.

http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/

Feb 23
Title IX and Transgender Student

Title IX and Transgender Student

I've been invited this weekend to a symposium sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Law School's Journal of Law, Gender and Society, on the subject of Transcending Gender Lines: Title IX and Transgender Rights. I thought I'd take a break…
Feb 19
EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

A country road. A tree.Evening.Estragon, sitting on a low mound, is trying to take off his boot. He pulls at it with both hands, panting.He gives up, exhausted, rests, tries again.As before.Enter Vladimir.ESTRAGON:(giving up again). Nothing…
Feb 4
Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

When you experience discrimination at work, first stop should be HR, though you have to be careful about how you approach it. But what happens if HR doesn't solve the problem after a reasonable period of time? Your next stop is an…

Rank this Week: 2811

Virginia Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment and civil rights law. By The Spiggle Law Firm.

http://www.virginiaemploymentattorneyblog.com/

May 6
Pregnancy Discrimination - Fourth Circuit Weighs In

Pregnancy Discrimination - Fourth Circuit Weighs In

Some legal analysts believe that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is moving from the far right towards the middle of the ideological spectrum. That maybe so, but middle of the road may be as far as it goes, at least as suggested by a…
Apr 25
A Win!

A Win!

The Spiggle Law Firm is pleased to announce that members of the firm recently won a complete aquittal for a lawyer charged with assault. After testimony taking place over four days, including testimony by a treating physician, the judge…
Apr 11
Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

The Huffington Post has an interesting blog post by Sherri Snelling about creating a corporate culture supportive of caregivers. Ms. Snelling talks about the the increasing number of workers with caregiver responsibilities, sometimes…

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Wait A Second!

Covers civil rights opinions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. By Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP.

http://secondcircuitcivilrights.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
Pro se's Title VII complaint is reinstated

Pro se's Title VII complaint is reinstated

The Court of Appeals has reinstated a pro se plaintiff's discrimination lawsuit. This case is yet another in a recent string of pro se victories in the Second Circuit.The case is Robinson v. Goulet, a summary order decided on May 17.…
Jun 13
Wrong place, wrong time, but no case

Wrong place, wrong time, but no case

Some people sleeping in an apartment were arrested on drug-related charges after the police found multi-colored pills in plastic bags on the kitchen table. It looked like drug dealers were loving here, so the plaintiffs were held for…
Jun 10
Employer can retaliate against employee for reporting payroll fraud to Board of Education

Employer can retaliate against employee for reporting payroll fraud to Board of Education

If you are a public employee who intends to speak out on a matter of importance, you should speak with an attorney first. You may think you cannot be fired for "doing the right thing." But the law may not protect you, at least not the First…

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Women's Take

Our take on what's at stake. By the National Women's Law Center.

http://www.womenstake.org/

Nov 21
The ACA Contraceptive Coverage Lawsuits: The Employee's Right to Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

The ACA Contraceptive Coverage Lawsuits: The Employee's Right to Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Posted by: Shari Inniss-Grant, Fellow Last week at a lunch with African advocates for women's rights, we discussed pregnancy rates in Africa and the United States. Across the continents one thing remained constant-women have better…
Nov 19
Let's Talk Turkey: Busting Myths on Taxes, Social Security, and Medicaid in Time for Thanksgiving

Let's Talk Turkey: Busting Myths on Taxes, Social Security, and Medicaid in Time for Thanksgiving

Posted by: Joan Entmacher, Vice President for Family Economic Security Posted by: Judy Waxman, Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights Whether served as a side dish or not, politics always seems to wiggle its way onto the…
Nov 16
Abortion Can Save A Woman's Life - And Restrictions Can End It

Abortion Can Save A Woman's Life - And Restrictions Can End It

Posted by: Shari Inniss-Grant, Fellow Over the past months the nation has witnessed a heated conversation about reproductive healthcare. In several states anti-abortion law-makers have been outspoken in their attempt to convince states…

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WordInEdgewise

Covers marriage equality, torts and public health issues. By Professor John G. Culhane.

http://wordinedgewise.org

Dec 19
Will Congress Repeal the Law Barring Suits against Gun Sellers?

Will Congress Repeal the Law Barring Suits against Gun Sellers?

In this Slate article, posted earlier this evening, I argue that the 2005 law that banned most suits against gun sellers was a terrible capitulation to the NRA, larding gun manufacturers and dealers with a broad immunity against suit that no…
Dec 10
Does Victory Have A Price?

Does Victory Have A Price?

In this Slate article, I argue that the recent success of same-sex marriage at the ballot box might, paradoxically, make it harder for equality advocates to win at the Supreme Court. But I think they should win, anyway.
Dec 8
Analysis of Yesterday’s SCOTUS Decision to Hear Both Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8 case

Analysis of Yesterday’s SCOTUS Decision to Hear Both Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8 case

Over at The New Civil Rights Movement, I’ve got a piece that ‘splains to layfolk what happened at the Supreme Court yesterday, and what I think it might mean.

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